Went for an afternoon tea on a weekday! It was a nice spot inside a hotel. The tea came with a lot of food - difficult for one person to finish. I didn't think it was entirely worth the price but still a fun experience. The service was lovely - everyone was kind and helpful. read more

Refuel Bar & Restaurant - High tea - Bars Near Me - London, XGL

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This review is only for the High Tea service; it's a true British experience, and this place is ideal for that. The service was elegant, sophisticated, yet friendly. I had Earl Grey, with the classic high tea service; sconces, canapés, and petits fours. Everything was exquisite. read more

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Loved this. Adorable, overly inviting, spacious and brightly lit. Food was great. Service was great. Menu was a bit limited. But truly a delightful and wonderful dinner. read more

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A hotel bar/ restaurant inside Soho Hotel. The main utility for me is you can have tea and coffee after 7pm there (as opposed to beer and other alcoholic drinks). It is a struggle to find anywhere to go in London (and UK in general) if you don't drink. This one is a nice refuge in that sense. The selection of desserts seem a little bit odd. I had rhubarb and custard millefeuille and it was ok. read more

Refuel Bar & Restaurant - Rhubarb and custard millefeuille - Bars Near Me - London, XGL

I've been here for afternoon tea twice and have always had a tea-rriffic time! With a cute vibe and delicious tea sandwiches, I think it's great value for money considering the cost of other afternoon teas in the area. Tip: When you book, ask to be seated in one of the back rooms with the couches. It's cozy and cute. Pros: Location, cost, and vibe. The price (26 pounds per person) is really great when compared to other afternoon teas in the area. The tea sandwiches were delicious and the clotted cream/jam selections are scrumptious. You get an entire pot of tea all to yourself which feels very special! And as far as location, it's in the center of everything yet a bit tucked away so not too crowded. On one occasion, we were sat in the back room with couches and beautiful paintings so it felt very British and quaint. Cons: This is not an "all you can eat" afternoon tea like most other teas in the area. So once you finish your sandwiches, they don't refill your plate (funny, given the name "Refuel" hah). You'll have to pay for more. This isn't a huge con in my opinion, as we were STUFFED by the end of the tea. They give you several biscuits, sandwiches, sweets and savories. We were full at the end. Overall, I'd definitely recommend as a great place for afternoon tea with your family or friends. read more

Refuel Bar & Restaurant - Afternoon Tea - Bars Near Me - London, XGL

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Fantastic cocktail bar for drinks! The pizza thrower, while a weird name was a perfect cocktail! Love the cozy vibe and all the various seating options to pick whatever vibe you want. read more

Came for afternoon tea on their $36 pounds per couple. Husband doesn't do tea so he ordered off the 25 pound 3 course fixe priced menu. OMG! The afternoon tea delivered everything London is about! We also ordered a side of polenta fries and a tiny fish sandwich. ALL DELICIOUS! The pastries, sandwiches and tea were fantastic. And my husbands meal? Started with a sardine tartlett that was incredible and a HUGE bowl of PERFECT pasta with asparragus. His cheese plate (last course) was also enough for all of us to graze. Make a reservation. It won't disappoint! And Sylvia our server? Charming! Great experience after a day of walking. And walking. And walking! read more

Somewhat interesting decor that's fitting of a posh hotel in Soho... and a fairly sharp looking crowd (in that artsy/Ray-Ban/I'm-too-cool-to-care-so-I-sport-an-ensemble-that-shows-that-I'm-too-cool-to-care kind of way) plus nice cocktails... but for some reason I just wouldn't tag this as a destination bar. It gives off the vibe that this is more the sort of place you'd only wander down into if you happened to be a guest at the hotel... or indeed, are simply there to conduct business; it's just doesn't have a feeling of intimacy. That said, the bartenders are incredible. Nice, accommodating, and don't hesitate to rise to the challenge of difficult cocktails tastes and demands... indeed, their level of charm and extreme pleasantness is perhaps the bar's best asset. read more

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Gorgeous bar and super attentive bartenders. Had the oddest interaction here though: (Side bar: I won Big Brother USA in 2001)... A young man approached me at the bar and was positive I was a banker he works with. I explained to him that I was a tourist and he doesn't personally know me. He was indignant and became really agitated/aggressive. He must have recognized me from TV and just couldn't understand the disconnect (he also was pretty drunk). Anyway, he became super angry and the staff escorted him away and apologized profusely and were unbelievably supportive. I had a single great drink (picture posted) and will absolutely return to Refuel during my next visit to London. read more

Refuel Bar & Restaurant - Bars Near Me - London, XGL

The interior of the Soho Hotel is beautifully designed and is home to the Refuel Bar. This is where the suitably pretentious, advertising Soho crowd hang out. Despite this, I always have a good time. The service is good and although can get quite packed, it's relaxing. The cocktails are great and the bartenders are friendly. They will make a cocktail on request if you're brave enough to suggest one. The wine list is vast with a great selection of champagnes. I would think many a deal has been struck here over a few bottles of Cristal. read more

Refuel Bar & Restaurant - Bars Near Me - London, XGL

I had breakfast here almost daily last week. I tried the English Breakfast, the Healthy Breakfast, and the smoked salmon and bagel. No major disappointments, but service was sometimes painfully slow and apathetic. The power move might be to give up on trying for a hot meal and go continental since the fruit was generally good as was the greek yogurt. read more

A few of us came here for dinner last night to celebrate a friends engagement ,, the champagne was flowing and chat unstoppable! This place is sexy ..it has a busy, sassy vibe. We were using a toptable deal - 3 courses and a glass of champange for 22 quid ... really reasonable. The food was tasty, the service was pretty good ...it wasnt as good the busier it got, but overall a good choice and fun was had by all. read more

A great place for a business lunch in Soho, and based on the stylish crowd one that is clearly visited by many an ad agency exec. The brightly lit dining room is trendy yet accessible. Refuel might be a bit expensive (you'll want to go here on an expense account), but the food is tasty and the service is attentive. When I was there they offered a special lunch fixed price menu with 2 or 3 courses. I had the aubergine salad---which was simply amazing followed by a perfectly cooked steak frites. They offered a special Irish stew for St Paddy's day that looked quite good as well. Overall this is a very solid high-end lunch place, tucked inside the Soho Hotel away from the people and tourist circus that is Soho. read more

Ways in which I heart Refuel, I cannot count. Yes, it's pricey and yes, it's a little predictable - but I've never had a bad meal here. I wouldn't go here to sit in the bar and drink, it's just too expensive. I do a lot of coffee meetings here though. The latte is lovely, and it's a nice environment with comfortable chairs in which to talk. i don't feel as if people are listening in to my conversations there. However, its real forte is its breakfast menu. My newly discovered favourite meal of the day (I can meet someone, talk about work or be briefed on some news - then head back to the office without having lost much of the day AND with a story in place), it's only a few streets down and ALWAYS delivers. The best is the hot smoked salmon and scrambled eggs with an English muffin, plus fresh and orange juice. I usually have that, but there's a five page menu to boot. Refuel does breakfast bundles as well (I can't think of any other way to describe them). At some point during my birthday week, the champagne one (complete with fresh fruit, cooked breakfast and mini pastries) has to happen. I also went to a birthday party held in one of the private rooms downstairs earlier in the year. It was probably the nicest set-up I've seen yet in a city location. The room had its own bar/barman, and held about 40 people with waiters bringing canapés at regular intervals. Far from a pretentious atmosphere, it was just lovely, which none of the bustle of cramming into a bar - but a chance to really talk to people. Pricey I'd imagine though. NB. Celeb spotting location alert. My top score was Seal and Heidi Klum. read more

Located inside the Soho Hotel, this place is makes me want to put on a cocktail dress, high heels, and look sexy and be sassy all night long. The cocktails are delish, especially anything with passion fruit in it. Location-wise, it's slightly hidden from the main bustle of Soho streets which makes it an A+ in my book. I rather go on a weeknight as the it can be busy on Friday and Saturday nights. Great with a couple of friends any time of the week though. read more

My university alumni society hosted some casual drinks here the other evening. We had a decent sized area on the left side of the bar, and one member of staff that was dedicated to bring out drinks to us. But somehow they only had one bartender serving the entire bar, and it was reasonably busy... so service was really slow. The other thing I noticed was that drinks are extremely expensive. The cheapest glasses of wines are around 9 pounds, and the cocktails are like 12 pounds. I asked if there was a happy hour deal, as it was before 7 PM on a weekday, but there was not. I ordered a glass of sauvignon blanc and then a picpoul, but wouldn't have much more than that! My friend and I also ordered a mezze platter to share. It was 17 pounds but came with a good amount of food. We enjoyed crudite vegetables with a ranch type of sauce, pita and hummus, some grilled vegetables, olives, and guacamole. After that I was completely full, though we could have used some extra pita as the hummus helping was really generous. Overall I think this is clearly a work travel or special occasion type of place... though personally I didn't think it was nice enough to justify a special occasion, as there are much more glamorous hotels in London than this one. I suppose the location is very convenient if you are more a Soho type of person than a Mayfair kind of guy. But seriously, even the local pub is more fun. read more

Oh I do love these kind of places! Nice settings, had some drinks and sliders with them and it was a really good experience. We shared the pulled pork, beef, fish sliders and it was just enough food to keep you happy! Very nice drinks, an extensive drink list and I will surely come back whenever im visiting London again for drinks here. read more

Refuel Bar & Restaurant - Flower bellini and passionfruit bellini - Bars Near Me - London, XGL

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Not a bad restaurant, decor and service cannot be faulted and the atmosphere is very easy going. Potential to celebrity spot, but you wouldnt wanna risk looking uncool by being obvious. The food is "ok" but could benefit by being decent portions and not charging too much for additional sides. I'd be willing to come again but not become a regular. read more

Just popped in after work for a martini at the bar and it's absolutely delicious. Bartenders were charming but not pushy and the atmosphere is really nice. Perfect spot and I would like to stay for longer, I'll be back again soon! read more

Refuel Bar & Restaurant - Martini, straight up and dry with one olive. Yum. - Bars Near Me - London, XGL

Had a heck of a time ordering a Manhattan here. The barkeep had no idea what it was and had to ask several times. That was a first. What he brought back (made by another) was delicious though not traditional. Then I got the bill. £13 for a drink this small (it was abnormally undersized) was ridiculous. I talked with another bartender and he kindly offered to make me another for free. That was very gracious yet when I insisted I didn't need one, he kept insisting. I had to explain several times I was going to meet friends and two drinks at the start of the night would have been too much. This became a bit of a debate. He finally relented but only after I felt thoroughly uncomfortable. Look, there's a lot of great things about this place. The ambiance is excellent, the service is courteous, and the drink was good. But price and experience put me at no more than 3-stars. read more

One of my favourite bars in London. I'm more of a pub man but if I'm going to head out in Soho and do the bar thing then it's going to be here. Quite a few times now I've (as Stephen says) hung out with the beautiful crowd - most notable person being Jamiroquai. The service is excellent, the bar is hyper cool, the drinks are delicious and the antipasta is divine. Sit down, let the bar staff take care of your every need, order some antipasta, drink a bottle of delicious white wine. Ah, soho. Ok, this is stupidly pretentious but its bloody good fun. If you're really getting into it, try the champagne mojito. I can't comment, but I imagine eating here for breakfast or dinner is pretty bloody good. Will have to try it out next time I'm in London and report back. read more

Just my favourite place in Soho for a breakfast meeting. Really chilled out, excellent and friendly service and super nice décor to admire as you sip your coffee. The juices of the day are always winners, but the strength of this place for breakfast is the really extensive menu - there's so much choice it always takes me at least one cappuccino's time to decide! Fave is the brioche with mushrooms, poached egg and hollandaise - sounds a little odd perhaps, but it's just delish. Refuel also boasts a waitress that is probably the smiliest the world has ever seen - and if that doesn't get your day off to a good start, nothing will. read more

The Refuel bar is located inside the Soho Hotel, tucked away in Richmond Mews in Soho. It is well worth searching for. I have had, at different times, all 3 meals of the day here. And it manages to cater well adnc reate a different but appropriate atmosphere for each. For breakfast it feels Californian - great power breakfasts, massive fruit yoghurt combos and great juices. But it really comes alive at night - the bar buzzes with the beautiful people (and sometimes me as well) and the restaurant is packed. Works well for business or a meet up with friends. read more

I went there with my friends on Friday evening for dinner, we booked a table and special offer 3 courses plus a glass of wine for £20. Food was delicious and good value given the offer, the wine was average but fine as it was included. Great atmosphere, great staff and my friend was really happy to know that Ethan Hawke was sitting in her chair just before we popped in! In my opinion, the normal menu is a bit overpriced, I ordered a side salad (quite small and simple) which costs £5 and another glass of wine but nothing was less than £8 a glass! They also charge the bottle of still water £5! Great place if you are not looking to save money. read more

Not your average hotel bar. Great decor, and huge inside. The cocktail menu although a bit pricey, is a fun read and even better to taste. The place was packed when we went on a Friday night so seating options were limited and service was a little slow. The crowd was hip and the location central, but slightly hidden. I'll be back. read more

Great place to go for any occasion! Bar atmosphere seemed lively and trendy. Dinner menu was great with options for any type of person. Great service, which is not always common every where you go. read more

Went here for a Birthday Lunch, had a fabulous time. The service was exceptional this was highlighted by the waitress' knowledge and her passion for the food. To add the waitress also goes home and cooks her favourite dishes. Liking that. We all decided to have main courses. I went for the rump of lamb. It was beautiful cooked in white wine and saffron sauce. The other major highlight here was the cob salad, highly recommended if you want a good feed. The signature dish of our meal was our desert; we went for the Espresso sorbet, mascarpone zabaglione. This was truly a taste sensation. The layer of froth then went into a rich espresso sorbet, with delicious chocolate twills on top.' A Triumph'. Finally we were presented with a delicious array of pieces of Chocolate with Blackberry's and Strawberry's with Happy Birthday written on it. This was a lovely gesture from the Restaurant to end a marvellous meal. read more